the leader in anne arundel county. they plan to have a new leader by the end of the day. >> a new twist in the oscar pistorius bail hearing. the lead investigator is now in the spotlight for charges he faces. >> baltimore could be a contender in such a bid for the 2024 olympics. >> how much charm does the city have to offer? >> good evening -- >> it is understandable. >> i'm stan stovall. >> and i'm mindy basara.

thanks for joining us for 11 news today. time for traffic and weather together on the 1's. we start with the weather. >> it is cold. we lost the wind from yesterday. 23 at the airport. upper teens and low 20 posner the pennsylvania line. generally it will be a sunny day with a high temperature of 39. we'll come back and check the forecast going into the weekend. >> not a lot happening. there was an overnight accident on 95 south in harford county but that has been cleared. 54 on the north side over towards the harrisburg expressway. 55 traveling down the west side.

62 on 70 in the eastbound direction. traffic is light in terms of volume. traveling near 83 in the parkton region, traffic is very light southbound down towards the beltway. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> officials are trying to determine what caused a train derailment in cecil county. this happened in elkton north of 95. part of the road was closed down because of the possibility of a chemical leak. no injuries were reported. >> the county council will interview all of the candidates

looking to replace john leopold. jennifer franciotti is live in annapolis with more details. >> good morning. these interviews are not going to be conducted in private. they will be held publicly tonight. it was last friday that was the filing deadline to fill the remainder of john leopold's term. he resigned after a judge found him guilty of misconduct. john hammond, kendel ehrlich are in contention. >> we begin the process of pursuing a new vision for an anne arundel county and make our county a model for the rest of maryland.

>> several have said they will not seek election once the term ends. jennifer franciotti, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the attorneys for michael johnson file a motion for a new trial. one of the jurors says he feels compelled to speak out. he said conversations between johnson and family members weighed heavily on the jury's decision to convict him. like he was act emotional. not in one conversation he never claimed he was innocent. all he talked about was the consequences behind everything. like questions about how much time would you get for first- degree murder? what countries to extradite/ >> johnson's sentencing is

scheduled for next month. >> a former gynecologists secretly recorded his patients. he used spy devices including a pen camera. officials found more than half a dozen servers filled with pictures and videos. former colleagues like any harris are stunned. >> i gave amnesty's it frequently for him when he was delivering babies. he is an excellent physician. his patients like him. it is shocking. >> levy took his life on monday, 10 days after johns hopkins fired him. police say somebody stabbed a

student during a confrontation. police say there are up to 30 people who witnessed the crime. call crime solvers if you have information. >> oscar pistorius is back in a south african court room. police say hilton botha faces attempted murder charges. police say he and other officers allegedly fired officers while trying to stop a vehicle. the case against pistorius on wednesday started to unravel with hilton botha's admission there was no evidence. >> 23 degrees at the airport. a major winter storm is moving

into the plains states. >> having the whole world watching your city. that is something baltimore has to consider. >> this is the beltway at 295.

>> 5 people are killed after a small plane crashed in georgia. the plane crashed in eastern georgia near an airport on wednesday night killing five of

the passengers. two people survived including the pilot. the plane overshot the runway and crashed into some trees. 30 million people are preparing for a day of snow and sleet. kansas city could see some of the worst elements. >> could maryland be bracing for another run for an olympic bid? letters were sent looking for a woolly coats for the 2024 summer olympics. baltimore failed in the bid to hold the most recent bids. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. would you want to see baltimore hosts the summer olympics in 2024?

you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> now weather and traffic together on the 1's. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. we are getting word of a new accident on the inner loop near 295. there could be some delays as you approached the b-w parkway. it does appear at the right lane and the ramp from the beltway is blocked getting onto southbound 295. not a lot else is going on. 55 on the north side. 11 minutes to give you for that stretch. this is 95 from white marsh. traffic is flowing without delay down to the fort mchenry. 895 at the harbor tunnel looks good. no problems at the area bridges. that is the latest on traffic

pulse 11. >> a cold start but no rain or snow to talk about. we should see plenty of sunshine. 22 in catonsville. it will be called this morning. not as windy as yesterday -- it will be cold this morning. we have some rain and snow in the seven-day forecast. >> 5:12. you may notice a new food options at the airport. restaurant options -- two new restaurant options. >> you may soon be able to eat >> you may soon be able to eat th

>> welcome back. 5:15. we have lost the wind from yesterday. it is cold enough without the wind. 23 degrees at the airport. bundle up. probably he will have to scrape any frost off your windshield. we can see a few clouds on the satellite. we will have a mostly sunny day.

the big news is the storm coming across the midwest. by tomorrow and saturday, it will be a mix of rain and snow. there'll be a lot of snow in the midwest. it will be a problem starting today and lasting into tomorrow. we will have to mostly sunny skies hero home with a high temperature between 36 and 41. the clouds will thicken up tomorrow. we will have a mix of rain and snow. we didn't expect much in the way of accumulation. dry and chilly on sunday to close the weekend. >> kind of busy in one spot, the

inner loop of the beltway on the ramp to southbound 295. the right lane is blocked with this. you can see it is pretty busy in that area on the south side. north side of the beltway is up to speed. everything moving well on 95 out of the white marsh area. so far so good at the harbor tunnel. 59 in the glen burnie area. 55 on 295 further south pass that accident scene. this is 97 southbound at 50. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> the next time you visit the airport you will have two new food options. there is a to paul light and day

bfr -- a chipolte and bgr. it is the second location inside an airport for chipotle. there's another one in washington. maryland workers are eligible for federal income after they lost jobs from hostess. the 18,000 workers are eligible for trade adjustment assistance. maryland work force agencies will be contacting those workers. there's more information on our website, wbaltv.com. >> google has a new contest. explain what people would do

with the new google blast technology. if you win the contest, you win a chance to pay for them. $1500. the deadline to apply is next wednesday. google does not plan to sell those glasses until next year. fewer americans are spending money. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> are you spending last now that your paycheck is a little lighter? the payroll tax hike is leading more than 7% of americans to cut back on spending. gas prices are on the rise. walmart had dismal sales.

there will report their quarterly results today. we have a pullback in stocks yesterday. not all policymakers are on board with the -- ofw about taking a bowl seri cereal with you? breakfast drinks will be rolled out nationwide this year. sony unveiled a new playstation 4 last night, sort of. it showed what it can do but it did not show what the council looks like. gamers will be able to see what their friends are planning. it will go on sale in time for the holiday season. at the new york stock exchange, i'm jane king, bloomberg news, for wbal-tv 11 news.

>> now weather and traffic together on the 1's. >> welcome back. things are pretty quiet start today. we don't expect any weather the trouble. it is not as windy as it was yesterday. 39 today with mostly sunny skies. 81 in tampa. the midwest and rocky is getting slammed with snow. there'll be some flight delays in denver and kansas city. we will check the seven-day forecast coming up in just a few minutes. >> good morning. one problem impacting a major roadway. on the beltway on the ramp to southbound 295. the ramp is closed along with the right lane. the activity is pretty busy. 55 on the north side.

running smoothly on the west side. building volume in the white marsh area on 95 heading down to the fort mchenry. 45 on 395 in towards conawway. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> 5:22. >> we are one day closer to a big budget deadline here in washington. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. would you want to see baltimore host the summer olympics in 2024? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com.

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>> just eight days until a massive spending cuts are said to take effect. >> government officials are preparing for a worse case scenario. >> hallie jackson has the latest. >> whatever happens will have a big impact far beyond the beltway including in washington. about 800,000 civilians will be forced to take one day a week off if these cuts go through. it is not just folks working for the military. people will see 10% of their unemployment benefits evaporate. politicians on both sides talked

about the need to avoid them but blamed the other guys for not doing anything about it. it feels a little bit like deja vu. >> i hear there is a new poll out this morning. >> it shows if no deal is reached, about half of people will blame republicans in congress. the represent will blame president obama. about four in 10 say we should let those big cuts happen if there's no deal. >> hallie jackson, thank you. >> people are concerned that the massive cuts will hurt their bottom line. company leaders say sequestration is putting future projects up in the air. >> for a company that does $30

million in volume, it will be a huge impact. we are looking for some certainty. >> most of the companies say current projects are already paid for. >> 23 degrees at the airport. >> we should know by later tonight who the new and run the county executive is. >> it will be chilly but try it y today. y today.

>> you're watching wbal-tv 11. live, local, late-breaking. this is 11 news today at 5:00 a.m. >> good morning.

welcome back to 11 news today. i'm stan stovall. >> and i'm mindy basara. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. stake is national sticky bun day. -- today is national sticky bun day. cinnamon rolls is another name for sticky buns. >> i thought they were two different things. this is what i watched the show. i will do this whole sector like homer simpson. >> they smell awesome. i will do some weather. it is cold outside but no wind. 23 at the airport. it will be a nice day. mostly sunny. high temperature of 39.

we will see a mix of rain and snow develop tomorrow. it will not stick very much. maybe a mix of rain, sleet or snow. >> i love a good sticky bun. let's to the traffic report. we have a problem on the inner loop ramp to southbound 295. that ramp is blocked because of an accident. watch for that closure and delays on the inner loop. looking pretty good elsewhere. you can take 95 to avoid 295. it is looking good through howard county. problem free on the west side so far. a smooth ride on would you want

to see baltimore host the summer olympics in 2024? -- a smooth ride on 295. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. back to you at the desk. >> we are falling some breaking news. fire officials are on the scene of a house fire in glenarden where they say six people were injured. you can see smoke pouring out of the home on leslie avenue. crews responded to the fire in a little after 4:00 a.m. this morning. three of those children and one adult are in critical condition. more information as soon as it becomes available. the anne arundel county council

which use its next leader tonight. >> a judge found john leopold guilty of misconduct in office. jennifer franciotti is live with more on the search for his replacement. >> each of the 16 republican candidates will get to make a five minute statement and they will take statements. a forum last thursday revealed several candidates looking to replace john leopold. he resigned after being found guilty of misconduct for the way he treated his employees. he still faces a civil suit for harassment. >> i think the activities that have gone on -- >> kendel ehrlich is one of 16 candidates that want to fill the

remainder of leopold's term. competition includes john hammond. >> it has been a difficult decision in many ways. i think i can bring the leadership that and run the county deserves and it is time to move the county forward. >> the businessman respects his competition by police his resume is strong. five of the seven member council must agree on a candidate. jennifer franciotti, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the police department had no authority to use a baltimore county facility for police training. that is where a trainee was shot and wounded last week. the city was at the site without

authorization from the state. the commissioner called the incident a major procedural breakdown. >> the gun control proposal faces a key vote in annapolis. sarah brady met with the governor on wednesday. she is urging lawmakers to pass a comprehensive measure that will strengthen licensing requirements. david collins talked to birdie about the legislation. >> i think the licensing, what the fingerprint checks and the safety training. >> mike miller has expressed concern about gun licensing in the state. james brady was shot in 1981

after an assassination attempt on ronald reagan. >> stephanie rawlings-blake unveils her 10 year plan. residents might have to pay a fee for trash collection. homeowners would pay 20% less in property tax. is ae work we're doing retention strategy. the work to improve the quality of our schools and give families more choices, that is about retention. >> the plan would bring 10,000 new families to the city. head to wbaltv.com to take a plan.t the fall plfull >> each drink of choice could

choose your eating habits as well. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. would you want to see baltimore host the summer olympics in 2024? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> live, local, late-breaking. you're watching wbal-tv 11 news today with stan stovall and mindy basara.

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accident may not reduce the risk of stroke or dementia. >> people were no more or less likely to develop brain disease than those who consume the fewest amount and type oxidants. it is possible the food itself might provide protection against cognitive decline and stroke. there could be some benefits to drinking diet sodas after all. >> people were asked to substitute beverages with water or diet drinks. both groups lowered their calorie intake. those who went with the diet drinks a fewer desserts. >> now weather and traffic together on the 1's. >> good morning.

sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. we start with the mass transit note. minor delays on light rail to bwi. otherwise on time. let's check on this accident at 295. we still have the ramp closed because of the crash. watch for those delays to form. looking pretty good in howard county down to the capital beltway. 55 on the north side and up to speed on the west side. 60 traveling southbound on 83 towards the beltway. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> good morning. it is cold but not as windy as yesterday. we are starting out in the low

20's. the average high is 46. it should be mostly sunny. still choppy from yesterday on the bay. the next high tide at 3:57 this afternoon. >> 23 degrees at the airport. >> bitter cold ice and snow on the way to the midwest

>> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. there is an accident on the in the north side just past harford road. there was an injection with this accident. you can see some flashing lights in this camera. watch for lane closures as a result of this crash prior to

belair road. we have a crash southbound 295. all lanes remained blocked on that ramp. delays forming in that area as well. out of the traffic looks pretty good. 55 on the west side. 12 minutes on the west side. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> good morning. we don't expect any trouble this morning. it would be cold enough to snow. 24 in chestertown. yesterday it was a windy start. we have a little bit of a breeze this morning. we're picking up some high, thin clouds this morning. some of these clouds may streak by from time to time. it will be a decent day but kind

of chilly. the big story is the heavy snow in the midwest in portions of nebraska and kansas. wichita is getting here right now with thunder snow. we will not get a big snow out of this. if you have travel plans in the midwest, anywhere from 6-12 inches of snow from kansas city up towards chicago. mostly sunny skies today. high temperatures between 36 and 41. the average high as 46. the clouds will thicken up as the storm approaches tomorrow. a mix of rain and snow into saturday. i don't expect a lot of accumulation. probably in excess of rain and snow on saturday.

>> a bitter winter is tightening its grip. 30 million people bracing for a day of ice, sleet, and snow. >> kansas city could see the worst of it. jay gray has more. >> the latest form will have freezing rain, ice, and heavy snow. >> that snow has started to fall across the region including colorado and kansas. shovels are out and ploughs are already working. they may not be able to keep up the pace. some areas expect accumulations of two feet or more before it is over. many are making sure they stocked up on supplies. >> and live far enough at of

town and it is not convenient and there are roads to get snowbound. some >> highways are already slick, leading to accidents. >> we're asking people to stay off the roadways because of the conditions are deteriorating. >> and will be for least the next 24 hours. the snowfall here not expected to end until sometime this evening and we could see a foot or more. jay gray, wbal-tv 11 news. >> he is a trooper. >> could we one day see the baltimore flame burning high above baltimore. >> kate amara produce what happens if charm city cakes says yes. >> 82024 olympics in baltimore?

-- a 2024 olympics in baltimore? >> baltimore could be a part of a bid. >> stephanie rawlings-blake said baltimore is flooded to be included in a list of cities that are being asked. if baltimore makes a run for the rain, he is the director of the sports marketing. he was knocked out of the running by new york'. >> we have a road map. >> parts of that old road map can be rid purpose. team up with d.c. and compete as the region.

college park becomes the olympic village. 45,000 hotel rooms. adequate public transportation. can muster a workforce of 200,000. biggest hurdle is the price tag in addition to infrastructure and the new construction. there would be a definite impact after the games. >> the legacy of those years afterwards and how you take advantage of that. >> kate amara, wbal-tv 11 news. >> very interesting. >> it sounds exciting. >> time to get to your answers to our water cooler question of the day. >> this morning we asked, would you want to see baltimore host the summer olympics in 2024?

>> keep sending us those responses. the midwest might be dealing with some snow today. >> time for traffic and weather together on the's. >> we have some delays to report on light rail at bwi. minor delays reported in that area. marc train is running on time. we are tracking an accident past harford approaching belair road. it is a tractor-trailer accident and it sounds pretty serious. you'll want to use an alternate. not picking up much in the way of delays much at harford but they will develop quickly.

we have so quickly on the ramp to 295. has just reopened. one more accident on 216in in laurel. >> it is cold but quiet. 21 in cockeysville. 23 at the airport. a mixture of sun and clouds. high temperature into the upper 30's to around 40. here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. stay with us.

>> good morning. tucker was will try to play his first round -- tiger woods will try to play his first-round after re snowstorm yesterday in phoenix. this is the arizona diamondbacks complex that was snowed out.

it began as rain. it was raining sideways. darren o'day was smoking. van pelt. he knocks it in. then the weather turned nasty. the cactus were getting get. the snow starts falling. he hits a shot. breakout the iceathy ice wag wage. tiger woods never got started. deal with it. emotional night in l.a. a tribute to jerry buss.

kobe bryant addressing the crowd. the lakers beat the celtics. kobe in mid air hits the shot. the lakers win. the orioles get ready for saturday's exhibition opener. chris davis homered off tommy hunter. j.j. hardy beckett shortstop. -- back at shortstop. he ended the year hitting .238. he is seen a big difference in this year's orioles based on last year's playoff experience. >> it is pretty much the same team. pretty much the same lineup with

just a lot more experience. we should be a little better this year. >> it was 50 degrees in florida. the orioles were complaining. >>